WEAPONRY ANATOMY

There are 5 systematized Weapons of Buki Jutsu
/ Kobudo which include the Rokushaku Bo (6 foot staff), Tonfa (handle), Nunchaku
(flail), Sai (truncheon) and Kama
(scythe). Most Buki Jutsu/Kobudo weapons were originally believed to be everyday tools or
farming implements that were converted into practical and effective self-defense Weapons.

It must be clear that Buki Jutsu / Kobudo and empty-handed Martial Arts
mutually enhance each other. A thorough knowledge in both can only serve to greatly
improve one's overall understanding of the Martial Arts. All Buki Jutsu / Kobudo Weapons
must be thought of as extensions of the human extremities and not as separate objects.
Weapon techniques are based on empty-handed movements and empty-hand techniques are based
on weapon movements. There is still much debate on whether it is best to learn empty-hand
techniques first and then apply them to the weapon or to learn the weapon first and then
incorporate the movements into empty-hand techniques. To the Sogo Budo practitioner at the Sei Shin Kan it does not matter since both methods are
studied and applied equally.

The exact
origin of the Bo (also called Kon in Okinawa) is not clear. This is due
to the fact that Bo techniques were practiced and developed in secrecy. One popular theory
widely accepted by modern day practitioners is that the Bo originated from the Tenbin
which was a stick held across the shoulders for carrying buckets of food, water and other
items.

The standard Bo is usually made of Oak and the standard size is currently
6 feet in length called Rokushaku Bo. The most common Bo type today is round with tapered
ends. Other types include round non-tapered, octagonal and square

1.
KONTEI - End

2. CHUKON BU - Middle

3.
KONTEI - End

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To
preserve the art of Bo Jutsu, you can learn an authentic traditional Bo Kata called Shushi
No Kon Sho. This Kata is recognized internationally as a true classic Bo Jutsu
Kata.
There is a detailed publication in English on Shushi No Kon Sho available. This
publication is a must have item which will assist you in learning the Kata properly. It is
available only at

The Author of
the Sei Shin Kan Buki Jutsu Kata Series is
John Viol Shihan who has
lived, trained, tested and been certified in Japan during 3 terms as an Uchi Deshi. He is
the only non-Japanese ever to win the Buki Jutsu Kata division of the All Japan
Invitational Karate Championships 4 consecutive times. At this time, Viol Shihan is the sole
U.S.A. representative of the All Japan and International Buki Jutsu Federation. Click
HERE to see a brief profile
and Photo Gallery. Click HERE for more information on the
Sei Shin Kan Sogo Budo Dojo, the Official U.S.A. Shibu
Dojo of the Buki Jutsu Federations.

The origin of
the Tonfa is believed to have come from a handle on an agricultural tool that was used for
pulverizing grain and rice. This origin has been hotly debated for many years and has
never been resolved. Others believe that the Tonfa has other origins.

The Author of the Sei Shin
Kan Buki Jutsu Kata Series is John Viol Shihan who has
lived, trained, tested and been certified in Japan during 3 terms as an Uchi Deshi. He is
the only non-Japanese ever to win the Buki Jutsu Kata division of the All Japan
Invitational Karate Championships 4 consecutive times. At this time, Viol Shihan is the sole
U.S.A. representative of the All Japan and International Buki Jutsu Federation. Click
HERE to see a brief profile
and Photo Gallery. Click HERE for more information on the
Sei Shin Kan Sogo Budo Dojo, the Official U.S.A. Shibu
Dojo of the Buki Jutsu Federations.

The exact origin of the Sai
is not clear. This is due to the fact that Sai techniques were practiced and developed in
secrecy. The best accounts, from the highest ranking masters of Kobudo, trace the origins
of the Sai back to a short sword carried by dignitaries in ancient times which eventually
evolved to the unsharpened truncheon we know it as today.

The Author of the Sei Shin Kan Buki Jutsu Kata Series is
John Viol Shihan who has
lived, trained, tested and been certified in Japan during 3 terms as an Uchi Deshi. He is
the only non-Japanese ever to win the Buki Jutsu Kata division of the All Japan
Invitational Karate Championships 4 consecutive times. At this time, Viol Shihan is the sole
U.S.A. representative of the All Japan and International Buki Jutsu Federation. Click
HERE to see a brief profile
and Photo Gallery. Click HERE for more information on the
Sei Shin Kan Sogo Budo Dojo, the Official U.S.A. Shibu
Dojo of the Buki Jutsu Federations.

The Nunchaku -
pronounced, noon-chah-koo (flail) is believed to have come from an agricultural tool that
was used for pulverizing grain. This origin has been hotly debated for many years and has
never been resolved. Others believe that the Nunchaku has other origins.

The Author of the Sei Shin
Kan Buki Jutsu Kata Series is John Viol Shihan who has
lived, trained, tested and been certified in Japan during 3 terms as an Uchi Deshi. He is
the only non-Japanese ever to win the Buki Jutsu Kata division of the All Japan
Invitational Karate Championships 4 consecutive times. At this time, Viol Shihan is the sole
U.S.A. representative of the All Japan and International Buki Jutsu Federation. Click
HERE to see a brief profile
and Photo Gallery. Click HERE for more information on the
Sei Shin Kan Sogo Budo Dojo, the Official U.S.A. Shibu
Dojo of the Buki Jutsu Federations.

The Kama is the
only bladed weapon of the 5 systematized weapons. The origin of the Kama comes from an
agricultural tool that was used for mowing or reaping a farmer's crop. Due to the obvious
characteristics of the Kama, it easily made the transition from a tool used for work into
a tool that could also be used for protection.

The Author of the Sei Shin
Kan Buki Jutsu Kata Series is John Viol Shihan who has
lived, trained, tested and been certified in Japan during 3 terms as an Uchi Deshi. He is
the only non-Japanese ever to win the Buki Jutsu Kata division of the All Japan
Invitational Karate Championships 4 consecutive times. At this time, Viol Shihan is the sole
U.S.A. representative of the All Japan and International Buki Jutsu Federation. Click
HERE to see a brief profile
and Photo Gallery. Click HERE for more information on the
Sei Shin Kan Sogo Budo Dojo, the Official U.S.A. Shibu
Dojo of the Buki Jutsu Federations.